Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Monday, convicted and sentenced an artisan, Peter Odu, to life imprisonment for the defilement of a 13-year-old housemaid.
The judge held that the prosecution proved the case of defilement beyond reasonable doubt.
He also added that he held the prosecution’s comments and the impact of the convict’s actions on the young victim.
“The crime strikes at the heart of our society’s duty to protect its most vulnerable members. At the tender age of 12, the prosecutrix was placed in your family’s care, far from her home and bereft of her parents’ protection.
“Instead of providing her with safety and guidance, you exploited her vulnerability for your desires.
“The physical and emotional trauma you have inflicted on this child is immeasurable and likely to have long-lasting effects on…